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HONOR
Pad V9
- 11.5-inch
- MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Elite
- 475 g
- 10100 mAh
Physical specifications
11.5"
Display size
475 g
Weight
259.1 mm
Height
176.1 mm
Width
6.1 mm
Thickness
3:2
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- January 1, 2025
Display
- Display size
- 11.5"
- Resolution
- 2800 × 1840
- Refresh rate
- 144 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Elite
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 10100 mAh
Build & durability
- Back
- All-metal
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
A March 2025 global upper-mid tablet with standout 475 g portability, 10100 mAh endurance, and 144 Hz 11.5-inch LCD — held back by 35W-in-box charging, LCD versus OLED rivals, Wi-Fi-only SKUs, and modest split-screen canvas versus 12-inch alternatives.
Category scores
Camera
6.0
Basic rear and front sensors for utility capture.
Battery and charging
8.5
10100 mAh with 66W max — strong midrange tablet endurance.
Performance
7.5
Dimensity 8350 Elite handles daily and casual gaming.
Handling and portability
6.0
475 g and 11.5-inch width more portable than MagicPad tiers. Fits more sleeves than 13-inch rivals but still bag-first.
Build quality
7.5
6.1 mm metal body feels premium for upper-mid pricing.
Value
7.5
Competitive feature set and pricing for the target buyer, with clear trade-offs versus premium siblings.
Strengths
- 475 g with 10100 mAh — best HONOR travel balance
- 144 Hz 11.5-inch LCD smoothness for the price
- Dimensity 8350 Elite daily fluidity on MagicOS 9
- 66W charging ceiling when owners upgrade adapters
Weaknesses
- 35W bundled adapter slow versus 66W maximum
- LCD at upper-mid pricing versus OLED rivals
- Wi-Fi only globally — no LTE SKU
- 11.5-inch canvas tight for heavy split-screen research
Best for
- Students and travelers wanting light HONOR global hardware
- Campus media users prioritizing 144 Hz at 475 g
- Pad 10 cross-shoppers favoring portability
- Buyers upgrading from budget 10-inch tablets
Less suitable for
- Creators needing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 sustained performance
- Buyers wanting maximum screen area per dollar
- Shoppers expecting 66W fast charging in the box
- Always-connected commuters without tethering
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Budget 10-inch / Fire tablets
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Meaningful jump in refresh rate, battery, and MagicOS 9 polish.
Current device: HONOR Pad 10
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Pad V9 wins weight and 144 Hz; Pad 10 wins 12.1-inch IPS area.
Current device: HONOR MagicPad3
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: If 13.3-inch canvas and Gen 3 silicon matter more than 475 g mobility.
Current device: HONOR Pad V9
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Already the mobility sweet spot; upgrade only for MagicPad-tier performance.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
Handling
Two-handed preferredTwo-handed use is generally the more natural way to hold this device.
Bag portability
LimitedNot intended for pocket carry; plan on a bag, sleeve, or hand carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
A familiar tablet size for reading, browsing, and video.
Gaming
SuitableIts hardware should handle most modern games, though demanding titles may benefit from adjusted settings.
Bottom line
Pad V9 is HONOR's mobility tablet for 2025 — buy for 475 g and 144 Hz, budget a 66W brick, and step to MagicPad3 only when screen size and Gen 3 speed outweigh travel weight.
Models and configurations
- Colors
- `honor-pad-v9`
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